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Tag: make ahead meals
Blueberry Muffins with Oats and Juice Pulp
Unlink most oatmeal based muffin recipes, these blueberry muffins with oats are surprisingly light and fluffy. Ditch the dense, loaf-like texture of your current oat muffin with a secret step that makes all the difference! There’s also a bonus for my juicing friends: you can add 1 cup of pulp to up the nutrition and […]
Read MoreWild Rice, Mushroom, Almond casserole
This great fall casserole, or hot dish, that will warm you inside and out! Wild Rice with Mushrooms and Almonds, and maybe dried cranberries, is an easy, delicious and nutritious meal! It’s like wild rice soup without the heavy broth. But check out our tips section below for an easy way to turn the leftovers […]
Read MoreGreen Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup
If you’re a fan of Southwest flavored soups, you’ll likely enjoy this recipe! It’s easy and has similar healthy ingredients to tacos, but the green chiles and salsa verde will get you out of the ‘taco’ flavors and into something refreshingly different. If you’re making one pot anyway, you might as well double the recipe […]
Read MoreQuinoa Salad with Mango and Avocado
A Summer Tasting Delight! This tasty treat has a few extra steps than many of our other recipes. However, it is a wonderful, healthy dish that is scrumptious enough to make it worth the effort! With a unique dressing and combination of ingredients, this salad is on my short list to take to the next […]
Read MoreRainbow Pasta Salad
An array of beautiful colors signal the variety of nutrients inside this cold pasta salad. Best of all, you can mix this all up ahead of time and enjoy for several days. I know I’m not alone in choosing to skip vegetables because of time constraints. Even if you’re working from home, a convenient lunch […]
Read MoreCheese Quiche – A Simple Protein Meal
This cheese quiche is great on its own, perfect for when you need a fast protein meal with no fuss or extra pans to wash! If you have a little extra time or are craving some variety, it provides a great base for adding additional ingredients. Add additional proteins like cooked sausage or ham. Up […]
Read MoreKale Salad – Great Make-Ahead Salad
Very few salads can be made well ahead of time, especially if the dressing is already on the greens. Kale, on the other hand, is so hearty and thick that I actually enjoy this salad more on day 2 or after. This gives the acid in the dressing a chance to soften the thick kale […]
Read MoreWild Rice and Sausage
When we gather with my husband’s extended family for Thanksgiving, this is the dish that everyone loves and that I look forward to the most. Plus, I’ve been a personal trainer almost as long as I’ve been going to this gathering and a flavorful dish filled with quality, nutritious ingredients is a very welcome treat! So here’s […]
Read MoreFreezer Prep: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
When it comes to the prep, keep it simple and remember that you’re just trying to have the fresh ingredients on hand for when you or someone in your house needs comfort food. VEGETABLES – dice and freeze Wash and dice carrots. I prefer to peel mine if they’re not organic. Tip: Small pieces make […]
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